The country’s political stability and institutional harmony are prerequisites for sustaining the country’s security, the Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has said.
This was disclosed by General Musa in a congratulatory message issued by the Ministry on the occasion of the 58th birthday of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
In a statement by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Defense on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the Minister described Yilwatda as a scholar, administrator and statesman whose leadership of the ruling party transcends partisan politics.
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Political stability and cordial relations between institutions and stakeholders were important to create an environment conducive to national development and security, he said.
Musa acknowledged Yilwatda’s position as the head of the APC, noting that strong political institutions and accountable political participation could help in national unity and in fortifying the wider security structure of the nation.
The Minister therefore used the occasion to stress the nexus between effective political leadership, institutional stability and sustainable national security.
He congratulated Yilwatda on his 58th birthday and wished him wisdom, courage, good health and strength in his service to the party and the country in continuation.